Welcome to the Breaking Boats Blog

Every scrap boat has a story, even when it reaches the end of the line. Welcome to the official blog of Boatbreakers, where we document the final voyages of the vessels (and their backstories) when they come through our Boat Scrapyard.

This blog offers a behind-the-scenes look at the reality of boat disposal and marine recycling in the UK. From recovering abandoned projects rotting in garden driveways to dealing with insurance write-offs and storm-damaged yachts, we tackle the jobs that keep our waterways and properties clear.

We also highlight the logistics of complex recoveries and the importance of environmental responsibility. We also showcase the “diamonds in the rough” the salvaged engines, masts, and vintage hardware that we rescue and recirculate to keep other boats afloat. Dive in to see our latest projects, unique finds, and the honest side of the marine industry.

Derelict Boat Disposal in South Wales
Our Boat breaking team cover the whole of the UK. The vast majority of the boats we scrap come from along the south coast.
Posted: 1 September 2022
Ownership Costs Pushing People Towards Boat Disposal
In recent weeks we have had a number of emails from boat owners who are looking to avoid the on going costs of boat ownership. With the cost of living crisis only set to get worse, people with costly storage fees are trying to save their money.
Posted: 19 August 2022
Practical Boat Owner Feature Boatbreakers
Boatbreakers has once again been featured in Practical Boat Owner Magazine. The feature talks about end of life abandoned boats in the September edition. The magazine is in shops now (From August 4th).
Posted: 8 August 2022
Boat Scrapyard Facebook Group Reaches 38k
Our Boat Scrapyard Facebook group has reached over 38,000 members. Members from across the world continue to join and take part in what has become an active boating community.
Posted: 5 August 2022
Discussing Abandoned Project Boats in Gosport [Video]
Discussing Abandoned Project Boats in Gosport [Video]
Posted: 2 August 2022
Abandoned Yacht in a Sailing Club
An abandoned yacht is a hot topic at the moment. The mainstream media has finally started to pick up on the issue and abandoned boats are finally starting to be talked about.
Posted: 29 July 2022
End of life boat disposal in West Sussex
Our Boat Disposal services cover the entire country, however it's always great to deal with local boats.
Posted: 27 July 2022
Yachting Monthly Magazine Features Boatbreakers
Boatbreakers has once again been quoted in Yachting Monthly Magazine. There will be a feature talking about end of life abandoned boats in the September edition.
Posted: 18 July 2022
Boatbreakers Video Youtube Hits 2k Subscribers
Our Youtube channel Boatbreakers Video has hit 2,000+ Subscribers. We have always tried to make the odd video of what we get up to when we collect and dispose of boats from around the UK.
Posted: 18 July 2022
Boat Disposal for Owner Living Abroad
Last week the Boat breaking team had a local collection from Haslar Marina in Gosport.
Posted: 18 July 2022
Boatbreakers Featured in BBC News Article
Boatbreakers have been featured in a recent BBC News article about end of life boats. It's great to see the issues we talk about finally start to make their way into the mainstream consciousness.
Posted: 14 July 2022
Abandoned Boat Disposal from Southampton Docks
Abandoned boat disposal is becoming a more frequent job for Boatbreakers. Our Boat breaking team were back in Southampton Docks last week to remove more abandoned boats.
Posted: 20 June 2022